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Ann Arbor, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Ann Arbor! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What should Ann Arbor's parks offer next? Have your say Saturday
  • Courtyards tenants seek answers as construction forces temporary moves
  • Ann Arbor revisits deer management, this time with a regional approach

Also on today's calendar: 4th Annual Holiday Craft Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: did you know 10+10 = 11+11? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 41 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 44, low: 36.
  • Sunday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 45 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ann Arbor residents invited to weigh in on city's extensive parks system (newsbreak.com) — Ann Arbor residents can help shape the next parks strategic plan at a Saturday workshop, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Ave. An online survey also offers a way to weigh in as the city considers how parks should serve a growing population.
   

2. Ann Arbor students say construction at The Courtyards is disrupting peace, forcing temporary moves (clickondetroit.com) — Students at The Courtyards near U-M's North Campus say construction is forcing temporary moves with as little as 48 hours' notice, alongside persistent noise. Some expect six to eight weeks in housing provided by the complex. U-M Student Legal Services is advocating for tenants, while management has not responded to Local 4's inquiries.
   

3. Southern Michigan communities turn to regional management of growing deer herds (michiganpublic.org) — Ann Arbor is exploring regional deer management again, with the City Council directing officials in October to study the possibility. The Humane Society of Huron Valley opposes shooting deer, and neighboring Scio Township has tabled funding for a study. Elsewhere in southern Michigan, coalitions are combining road-safety measures, hunting access and professional sharpshooters.
   

4. Ann Arbor DDA testing out trash corrals to tidy up downtown State Street (wemu.org) — Gated trash corrals are getting a trial run on Ann Arbor's State Street, where businesses without alley access leave waste on sidewalks. The Downtown Development Authority says the pilot runs through Monday and aims to reduce mess and pedestrian obstructions. Positive feedback could lead to permanent corrals as early as 2027.
   

5. Business Consultant (umich.edu) — The University of Michigan is hiring an Ann Arbor business consultant to help Medical School administrators improve operations and adopt technologies, including artificial intelligence. The role requires a relevant master's degree and five to eight years of experience. Applicants must attach a cover letter addressing their interest and qualifications.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "did you know 10+10 = 11+11?" — 10+10=20...11+11=20 too (Thank you Martin C. for sending it in!)
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